Silent Hill f: The Sound of Silence Trophy Guide (Beat Sakuko)

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Silent Hill f features terrifying boss battles with monstrous creatures, and the combat system has been completely updated. Early in the game, players will encounter a frightening boss resembling a demonic Sakuko, disguised as a Shrine Maiden. To earn the ‘Sound of Silence’ trophy in Silent Hill f, you’ll need to defeat this boss near the end of the Corridors chapter while avoiding its dangerous Suzu Bell attack.

All Shrine Maiden Sakuko-Like Entity Attacks in Silent Hill f

The first significant boss in *Silent Hill f* is a creature resembling a Shrine Maiden named Sakuko. She wields a spiked mace and attacks effectively at both long and short distances. To win, players must constantly adjust their fighting style, switching between close-up attacks and keeping a safe distance to avoid her varied attacks.

Let’s check out all Sakuko boss attacks and how they can counter these in Silent Hill f.

Attack Image Move Name Attack Pattern How to Dodge/Counter
Mace Ground Smash Sakuko will spread her arms, jump close to players, lift her spiked mace over her head, and smash it on the ground. The priority should be to counter this attack by attacking Sakuko when she’s about to smash the mace into the ground. However, if you don’t have enough Sanity, then simply dodge away.
Chain Throw The boss will lift her mace in the air and throw it swiftly at the players. This can be followed up with either a second throw or an AOE chain pull that can deal additional damage. Players must focus on when Sakuko lifts the mace into the air, and dodge towards her when she finally throws it. Pulling off a perfect dodge will give you ample opportunity to land a few attacks.
Mace and Chain Combo If players are too close to Sakuko for a prolonged time, she’ll launch a melee combo using the mace and chain. It’s best to keep your distance from Sakuko after landing in a few hits to avoid triggering this attack. If the attack is underway, simply perform two dodges away from Sakuko and keep walking back to avoid getting hit.
Death Hug During the later stages of the Sakuko-like entity boss fight in Silent Hill f, her body will slouch down slightly and launch towards the players to lock them in a grab/hug. Getting caught in this attack can drain your HP anywhere from 25% to 50%. Make sure to keep an eye on Sakuko’s body posture, especially during the later phase of the fight. If she slouches her body down or says “Dodge This,” quickly dodge away, or try to time a perfect dodge.
Suzu Bell Attack Once her HP falls below ~50%, Sakuko will launch a full-scale Suzu Bell attack, which will enshroud the area in thick crescent fog. Sakuko will teleport away from players and charge up the attack three times. Getting hit by the Suzu Bell attack will prevent players from unlocking the Sound of Silence trophy in Silent Hill f. Once the boss begins her Suzu Bell attack, you’ll need to rely on audio or spot her glowing halo through the fog to pinpoint her location. Once you’ve found her, quickly run towards her and hit her with either one heavy attack or two light attacks to interrupt.

Best Strategy to Defeat Sakuko-Like Entity in Silent Hill f (Sound of Silence Trophy)

This video demonstrates how to defeat Sakuko in *Silent Hill f* while dodging all of her attacks, and also explains how to earn the “Sound of Silence” trophy.

Okay, so after you finish up the Corridors section in Silent Hill f, your next goal is to find the Fox Mask. Before you get to the boss fight with that Shrine Maiden, Sakuko, there’s a shrine you *need* to use to save your game. Seriously, save there! If you get hit by her Suzu Bell attack, it can mess up your chances of getting the Sound of Silence trophy, and you’ll have to reload from that save point. Trust me, it’ll save you a headache!

The Beetle Omamori is very effective against Sakuko. It allows you to deal extra damage whenever the boss is stunned.

For this boss, it’s best to use the Naginata. When the fight begins, watch for Sakuko to use her Chain Throw. Dodge this attack with a perfect dodge, and immediately after, dodge *into* the boss to quickly land at least two strong attacks.

To fight Sakuko effectively, build up your Sanity meter so you can use focus attack counters. One useful counter is the Mace Ground Smash. Watch for Sakuko raising her mace high – when you see the prompt, quickly press the attack button to stop her attack. After a successful counter, you can land two strong attacks before creating some distance.

When Sakuko starts her Suzu Bell attack, be ready to find where she teleports to in the arena. Look for her glowing ring through the fog and quickly move towards her, hitting her with either a strong attack or two quick ones. You need to interrupt the attack this way three times. Also, be aware that Sakuko can use a smaller, faster Suzu Bell attack during the fight, so stay vigilant.

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2025-09-28 03:40